REASONS FOR DELEGATING AUTHORITY by keypoint During temporary absence Of the senior officer. During a period when a senior officer is on leave. During a time of too much work-load on the senior officer. Others are Viewing: ADVANTAGES OF DELEGATING AUTHORITY DISADVANTAGES OF DELEGATING AUTHORITY DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FUNCTIONS OF THE CUSTOM AND EXCISE AUTHORITY PORTS AUTHORITY FUNCTIONS OF PORTS AUTHORITY PROBLEMS OF PORTS AUTHORITY